How to Freeze Okra Without Blanching

By Jenny Seyfried

While you can freeze okra, or any vegetable, without blanching, you should anticipate losing some of the okra's taste, texture and color. To keep the best quality of okra possible while frozen, make sure you use a freezer container that is easy to seal and will keep moisture, especially vapor, out. This will help preserve the okra longer. Always freeze foods at a temperature setting of 0 degrees Fahrenheit for safety.

Wash the okra and pat dry with paper towels. Make sure the okra is fully dry. If the okra is still damp it can cause condensation to develop in the bag which will affect the quality of the frozen okra and potentially breed bacteria.

Add the okra to freezer bags and pack full, but not too tight.

Freeze the okra at 0 degrees Fahrenheit. Your frozen okra will keep for six to eight months.